Young Citizens in the Digital Age: Political Engagement, Young People and New Media

by Brian D. Loader

Book Overview

A social anxiety currently pervades the political classes of the western world, arising from the perception that young people have become disaffected with liberal democratic politics. Voter turnout among 18-25 year olds continues to be lower than other age groups and they are less likely to join political parties. This is not, however, proof that young people are not interested in politics per se but is evidence that they are becoming politically...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415409128
• ISBN13: 9780415409124
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"